The first La Cala de Mijas Lions Memory tree event was held in the Butibamba park in La Cala de Mijas on a very pleasant Sunday in February. The event was organised by the Lions Alzheimer's and Dementia support group to celebrate the lives of loved ones, past and present. A card was filled in with a message to a loved one and then hung on the Memory Tree. Valentine's weekend was chosen for this event as it is not always a happy time for some who have lost their soulmate. The event was opened by Mijas Ayuntamiento Councillor for the foreigner’s department, Mario Bravo who welcomed everyone. A minutes silence followed to enable those present to think of their loved ones who are no longer with us. John Sharples as compare kept the music playing throughout the event. Other entertainment included the pipes and dancers of the SUR pipe band marching through the stalls and performing some Scottish reels on stage. The drums of Drang gave a tremendous display of drumming skills which had the crowds tapping their feet and clapping along to the sounds of the drums. Welsh singer Laura Elen sang a variety of songs which were much appreciated by the audience sitting in the warm sunshine. The event was packed with many artesian stalls selling interesting items that are not available in the shops. La Cala de Mijas Lions stalls included a fantastic cake stall, a bacon butty and coffee stall, an array of clothing from their charity shop, a valentines cava stall and a grand raffle. Sandie Tavendale (coordinator) thanks everyone involved who helped raise 2875€ which will help the La Cala de Mijas Lions Alzheimer's and Dementia support group to continue to help sufferers and careers cope with the demands of this debilitating disease.